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College Football Playoff semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
No. 4 Washington vs. No. 1 Alabama
(3 p.m., ESPN, Georgia Dome, Atlanta)

Washington actually has the type of defense and kicking game to keep pace with Alabama, but quarterback Jake Browning's struggles against top competition -- he completed just 38 of 80 passes against Utah, USC and Colorado -- don't bode well against a smothering Tide defense, which records another takeaway for points in the win. Alabama 31, Washington 20.​

 

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College Football Playoff semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
No. 3 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Clemson
(7 p.m., ESPN, University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona)

Clemson has the right talent mix to beat Alabama, but the Tigers have been too inconsistent. Urban Meyer has only two bowl losses -- one to Clemson three years ago -- but he elevates his young team, especially the passing game, in this one. Ohio State builds a lead and holds on against Deshaun Watson in an instant classic, winning on a field goal. Ohio State 31, Clemson 29.​

 

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Saturday, Dec 31, 2016 - NCAA Football Game
11:00 AM	LSU			-3	-108			-150			Ov	58½	-110			Ov	31	-115		Un	31	-115
	Louisville			+3	-112			+130			Un	58½	-110			Ov	27½	-125		Un	27½	-105
11:00 AM	Kentucky			+3½	-115			+144			Ov	62½	-105			Ov	29½	-115		Un	29½	-115
	Georgia Tech			-3½	-105			-164			Un	62½	-115			Ov	33	-115		Un	33	-115
03:00 PM	Washington U			+14	-115			+470			Ov	52	-110			Ov	19	+100		Un	19	-130
	Alabama			-14	-105			-575			Un	52	-110			Ov	33	-115		Un	33	-115
07:00 PM	Ohio State			-1½	-110			-120			Ov	58½	-110			Ov	30	-125		Un	30	-105
	Clemson			+1½	-110			+100			Un	58½	-110			Ov	28	-125		Un	28	-105

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Here's a segment with Phil Steele worth listening to on the College Bowl games today:

http://www.cyinterview.com/2016/12/...with-us-breaks-down-college-football-playoff/

 

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BUFFALO WILD WINGS CITRUS BOWL.....L.S.U. Covers -3.....The Total Stays Under 58.5

Final

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[h=2]20 LSU [/h] (8-4)	0	16	10	3	29
[h=2]13 Louisville [/h] (9-4)	3	3	0	3	9

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TAXSLAYER BOWL.....Georgia Tech Covers -3.5.....The Total Stays Under 62.5

Final

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[h=2] Georgia Tech [/h] (9-4)	10	10	3	10	33
[h=2] Kentucky [/h] (7-6)	0	3	0	15	18

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CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL - CFP SEMIFINAL.....Alabama Covers -14......The Total Stays Under 52

Final

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[h=2]4 Washington [/h] (12-2)	7	0	0	0	7
[h=2]1 Alabama [/h] (14-0)	7	10	0	7	24

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PLAYSTATION FIESTA BOWL - CFP SEMIFINAL.....Clemson Covers +1.5.....The Total Stays Under 58.5

Final

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[h=2]3 Ohio State [/h] (11-2)	0	0	0	0	0
[h=2]2 Clemson [/h] (13-1)	10	7	7	7	31

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Ohio St are bunch of fucking frauds. They didn't belong on that field and PROVED they were absolutely overrated. Big 10 is a joke.

 

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Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

When: 1:00 PM ET, Monday, January 2, 2017
Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas


GOODYEAR COTTON BOWL CLASSIC STORYLINES

1. Wisconsin will never know if it was one win away from earning a spot in the College Football Playoff, but there is no time for the Badgers to dwell on their missed opportunity. After losing the Big Ten title game and finishing eighth in the CFP standings, the Badgers head to Dallas for a Jan. 2 matchup against undefeated Western Michigan in the Cotton Bowl. The Broncos are enjoying the best season in school history after going 17-21 during P.J. Fleck's first three seasons as Western Michigan coach, and attempt to complete their Cinderella run by knocking off a third Big Ten opponent this season (Northwestern, Illinois).

2. The Badgers rank fourth in the country in points allowed (15.5), while the Broncos are 16th nationally (19.5). Wisconsin's defense features standout linebacker T.J. Watt (10.5 sacks), whose brother J.J. is the former Wisconsin standout and current defensive terror for the Houston Texans. Western Michigan led the Mid-American Conference in scoring defense and ranked second in the country in turnover margin (plus-19) with Keion Adams (7.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss) leading the way.

3. The biggest challenge for the Western Michigan defense will be containing Corey Clement, the senior running back for Wisconsin who has rushed for at least 100 yards in seven of the last eight games. Clement recorded 1,304 rushing yards and 14 scores on the season, helping to take the pressure off the Badgers' inconsistent quarterbacks. Alex Hornibrook (58.1 percent completions, eight TDs, seven interceptions) missed the Big Ten title game loss to Penn State with a head injury but will be ready to play versus the Broncos, and will look to get the ball to Jazz Peavy (team highs of 43 catches, 635 yards, five TDs).

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ESPN. LINE: Wisconsin -8 O/U 52

ABOUT WESTERN MICHIGAN (13-0, 8-0 Mid-American Conference): The Broncos have an impressive set of "triplets" at the offensive skill positions, led by quarterback Zach Terrell (3,376 yards, 70.8 completion percentage, 32 touchdowns), who threw two of his three interceptions in the 29-23 victory over Ohio in the MAC title game. From that point on, Fleck said he believed his team belonged on this stage, telling reporters: "We are 13-0. We're the best Group of Five team in the country. We didn't lose a game. Whoever they put on our schedule, we beat. There's two undefeated teams in the country - us and Alabama. There is no argument (that we belong in the Cotton Bowl)." Fleck and company now must prove they can hang with the big boys as they rely on Terrell, Jarvion Franklin (1,300 rushing yards, 12 TDs) and All-American wideout Corey Davis (91 catches, 1,427 yards, 18 scores).

ABOUT WISCONSIN (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten): The Badgers' defense could have their hands full with a Broncos' offense that averages 43.5 points - eighth-best in the country - particularly if their performance against Penn State is any indication. Wisconsin gave up 384 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air against the Nittany Lions as their six-game winning streak came to an end in disappointing fashion. Coach Paul Chryst acknowledged that finals provided a welcome distraction for his players as they try to forget about the Big Ten title game and added that "historically, (the Cotton Bowl) has been a big bowl, and anytime you get a chance to play in a bowl game that’s assigned by the committee, and then when you find out you’re facing one of two undefeated teams, it was exciting to me and I know to our kids, too. ... I think they're excited to play."


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Western Michigan

Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games following a ATS loss. Broncos are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Broncos are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. Big Ten. Broncos are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Broncos are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Broncos are 20-7 ATS in their last 27 games following a straight up win. Broncos are 25-10 ATS in their last 35 games on fieldturf. Broncos are 27-11 ATS in their last 38 games overall. Broncos are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games.

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Wisconsin

Badgers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 vs. MAC. Badgers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss. Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Badgers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Badgers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 non-conference games. Badgers are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall. Badgers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Badgers are 6-2-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Badgers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Western Michigan

Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 Bowl games. Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 bowl games. Over is 14-5 in Broncos last 19 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Over is 10-4-1 in Broncos last 15 non-conference games. Under is 7-3 in Broncos last 10 vs. Big Ten.

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Wisconsin

Over is 4-0 in Badgers last 4 games overall. Under is 7-1 in Badgers last 8 games following a ATS loss. Under is 5-1 in Badgers last 6 non-conference games. Over is 14-3 in Badgers last 17 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Over is 14-5-1 in Badgers last 20 games following a straight up loss. Over is 8-3-1 in Badgers last 12 neutral site games. Under is 5-2-1 in Badgers last 8 games in January. Under is 14-6 in Badgers last 20 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 7-3-1 in Badgers last 11 Bowl games. Under is 7-3-1 in Badgers last 11 bowl games. Under is 9-4 in Badgers last 13 vs. a team with a winning record.

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Outback Bowl

When: 1:00 PM ET, Monday, January 2, 2017
Where: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida


OUTBACK BOWL STORYLINES

1. Florida’s defense tries to redeem itself after two disappointing performances when the Gators take on Iowa in the Outback Bowl on Jan. 2 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. Florida allowed 14 or fewer points in eight of its first 10 games to earn a spot in the SEC Championship game before giving up 85 combined against rival Florida State and Alabama in the last two. Gators defensive coordinator Geoff Collins was hired as the new coach at Temple last week and former Miami (Fla.) coach Randy Shannon will run the defense against Iowa.

2. Iowa recently won the Joe Moore Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding offensive line, and the Hawkeyes sealed it with impressive performances in consecutive victories over Michigan, Illinois and Nebraska to end the regular season. Senior LeShun Daniels Jr. (1,013 yards, 10 touchdowns) and junior Akrum Wadley (966, 10) could become the first pair of Iowa running backs to go over 1,000 in the same season. Iowa rushed for a total of 526 yards in the wins over Illinois and Nebraska after grinding out the upset win against Michigan with 98 on the ground.

3. This is the third time the programs meet in the Outback Bowl as Iowa took the 2004 contest 37-17 before the Gators fought back to win 31-24 in 2006. Florida lost two of its last three bowl games after the 41-7 setback against Michigan in the 2015 Citrus Bowl and is 21-21 all-time. The Hawkeyes play their fourth straight January bowl game and dropped four in a row overall after last season’s 45-16 defeat against Stanford in the Rose Bowl - falling to .500 all time at 14-14-1.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, ABC. LINE: Florida -3 O/U 40.5

ABOUT FLORIDA (8-4, 6-2 SEC): The Gators gave up 483 yards on the ground over the last two games to push their season average to 142.2 - 36th in the nation - and are still sixth overall in total defense (298.6) despite two rough outings. Sophomore running back Jordan Scarlett (795 yards, six touchdowns on the ground) prospered with more carries in the middle of the season - totaling three 100-yard efforts in five games before being limited to 70 combined in the last two. Senior transfer Austin Appleby took over at quarterback when Luke Del Rio was injured, completing 61.6 percent of his passes in the last four games, and sophomore Antonio Callaway is his most dangerous target (47 catches, 666 yards, three touchdowns).

ABOUT IOWA (8-4, 6-3 Big Ten): The Hawkeyes lost their top receiver (Matt VandeBerg) to a season-ending injury early on and coach Kirk Ferentz had to do a lot of mixing and matching on the offensive line. Senior quarterback C.J. Beathard (17 touchdown passes, seven interceptions) threw for only 290 yards combined the last three weeks as the running attack took over with Daniels totaled 317 yards on the ground against Illinois and Nebraska while combining with Wadley for 20 rushing TDs overall. The defense stepped up after a 41-14 loss at Penn State, allowing 23 total points in the last three games, and linebacker Josey Jewell (fourth team) along with defensive back Desmond King (second) were named All-Americans.


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Florida

Gators are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. Gators are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Gators are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 neutral site games. Gators are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 games on grass. Gators are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 bowl games. Gators are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in January. Gators are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Bowl games. Gators are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Gators are 1-3-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Gators are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Gators are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Gators are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Gators are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up loss. Gators are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 non-conference games. Gators are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

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Iowa

Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Hawkeyes are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Hawkeyes are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 neutral site games.

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[h=3]OU Trends[/h]

Florida

Under is 4-0 in Gators last 4 games on grass. Over is 6-1 in Gators last 7 vs. Big Ten. Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 non-conference games. Under is 10-2 in Gators last 12 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Gators last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 4-1 in Gators last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 20 points. Over is 8-3 in Gators last 11 games in January. Over is 5-2 in Gators last 7 games following a ATS loss. Over is 7-3 in Gators last 10 Bowl games. Over is 7-3 in Gators last 10 bowl games. Under is 9-4 in Gators last 13 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game.

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Iowa

Over is 6-0-1 in Hawkeyes last 7 games on grass. Under is 9-2 in Hawkeyes last 11 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Over is 4-1 in Hawkeyes last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 8-3 in Hawkeyes last 11 neutral site games. Over is 5-2-2 in Hawkeyes last 9 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game.

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